Fatty Liver Disease

How is alcoholic fatty liver disease managed

By stopping alcohol intake and improving nutrition.

How is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease managed

By weight control, diabetes control, address hyperlipidaemia and other underlying causes.

What can be the cause of fatty liver

Alcohol
Obesity
Diabetes
Poor nutrition

List and describe the 3 stages of fatty liver

Fatty liver: Deposits of fat cause liver enlargement.
Liver fibrosis: Scar tissue starts to form & more liver cell injury occurs.
Cirrhosis: Scar tissue makes liver hard and unable to function.

How is fatty liver diagnosed

Physical examination, blood work, and ultrasound or CT.

What are clinical manifestations of fatty liver

Can have no outward symptoms.
Can show abnormalities on testing of liver enzymes.
Abdominal discomfort or distension.